Chapter 649 - 658: Annihilating the Heaven-Burying Sect (6)

Yue Mingzhu’s face paled. Yanm Yihai and Guann Qingping were both masters at the Peak of the Seventh Heaven of the Life and Death Realm, ranked among the top one hundred on the Immortal Ascension List. ’Who here, including myself, could possibly withstand a single blow from them?’

The only one whose expression remained unchanged was Wen Qingye. He was inwardly astounded, having never expected Taiyi Pavilion to dispatch so many experts. Outwardly, however, he remained perfectly calm and composed.

He saw more than just the two Taiyi Pavilion Yu Generation Elders in the lead. It wasn’t just that their cultivation was profound; the three Taiyi Hall experts behind them were every bit as powerful as Luu Jing.

’They’ve sent so many experts. It seems Taiyi Pavilion is determined to kill me right here, leaving no chance for escape.’ A chill ran through Wen Qingye at the thought.

Suppressing his inner shock, Wen Qingye fearlessly met Yanm Yihai’s gaze in mid-air. A faint smile touched his lips. "So, it’s an Elder from Taiyi Pavilion. I wonder what Elder Yanm Yihai’s intentions are? Are you here to lend the Evil Cult a hand? Or are you here to help me eradicate it?"

After all, the Heaven-Burying Sect was an Evil Cult. If Taiyi Pavilion helped them now, they would surely be labeled as collaborators, which would be a massive blow to the positive public image they had carefully cultivated over the years.

This was an outcome Taiyi Pavilion wished to avoid, which was why they had hesitated to reveal themselves until now.

Yanm Yihai looked at Wen Qingye with a hint of admiration. "There aren’t five people in the younger generation who could remain as composed as you after seeing me. Wen Qingye, you truly are impressive—worthy of your reputation as a genius. However, my presence here has nothing to do with your feud with the Heaven-Burying Sect. I am here to demand justice."

Hearing this, Wen Qingye felt a flicker of confusion. He raised an eyebrow. "Justice? What justice?"

Yanm Yihai’s expression remained impassive. "That’s right, justice," he nodded. "Our Taiyi Pavilion’s Elder Lim Tian died at your hands. Tens of thousands of people in Zhucheng witnessed it. Lim Tian was an Elder of our Qing Generation who served the Taiyi Pavilion tirelessly for many years, sharing our burdens without complaint. I expect you to account for his death."

As he spoke, Yanm Yihai stared intently at Wen Qingye, his gaze carrying an immense, palpable pressure.

Everyone immediately understood Yanm Yihai’s true intentions. Since he couldn’t openly help the Heaven-Burying Sect, he was diverting the issue by shifting the focus to the deceased Lim Tian.

Wen Qingye looked at Yanm Yihai and said calmly, "Since you know Lim Tian died by my hand, you must also know that he was hunting me. His skills were lacking, and he ended up dying a pathetic death because of it."

Yanm Yihai smiled faintly. "And yet, you are standing here completely unharmed, are you not?"

Everyone was shocked by Yanm Yihai’s words. His statement was a clear display of Taiyi Pavilion’s overbearing attitude.

Wen Qingye stared coldly at Yanm Yihai for a moment before suddenly laughing. "Elder Yanm, you claim I killed your Sect’s Elder Lim Tian. Can you produce any evidence? Without proof, how can you accuse me of killing an Elder of your Sect?"

Yanm Yihai frowned. "Tens of thousands of people in Zhucheng saw it. Are you trying to deny it?"

Wen Qingye replied nonchalantly, "Then by all means, Elder Yanm, please bring all tens of thousands of them here. I have plenty of time. I’ll confront them one by one. How does that sound?"

Hearing Wen Qingye’s response, Yanm Yihai was rendered speechless, and his frown deepened.

He never thought Wen Qingye would be so cunning and sly.

Suddenly, Guann Qingping, who had been silent all this time, opened his eyes. He looked at Wen Qingye and said calmly, "Wen Qingye, would you be interested in joining our Taiyi Pavilion?"

An uproar went through the crowd.

Guann Qingping’s words sent a wave of shock through the onlookers. Everyone was stunned, their hearts pounding in disbelief.

Guann Qingping was brazenly trying to poach a disciple from the Celestial Profound Sect—and not just any disciple, but one whose hands were stained with the blood of Taiyi Pavilion’s own people. Just how highly must they value Wen Qingye to make such an offer?

After all, Wen Qingye hadn’t just killed an Elder from Taiyi Pavilion; he had also killed Zhuo Xiangqun, one of the Seven Venerables.

Wen Qingye simply shook his head, a smile on his face but saying nothing.

Guann Qingping continued slowly, "Don’t be so quick to refuse. If you agree, all past grievances between you and Taiyi Pavilion will be wiped clean. You will be granted a venerable position the moment you join. Furthermore, Taiyi Pavilion will devote all its resources to cultivating you, protecting your growth, and even healing the damage to your meridians. What’s more, I will personally kill any member of the Heaven-Burying Sect present here that you wish dead."

Having said his piece, Guann Qingping closed his eyes once more.

The area fell completely silent. Not a sound could be heard.

After what felt like an eternity, whispers began to ripple through the crowd.

"Heavens, Taiyi Pavilion is really pulling out all the stops to recruit Wen Qingye."

"A venerable position right from the start! But with Wen Qingye’s talent, if he joins Taiyi Pavilion, he’s guaranteed to become the second venerable, right behind the Little Demon Venerable."

"Full resources, protection, and they’ll even heal his meridians... Meridian injuries aren’t easy to fix. What an incredible offer!"

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Luu Jing’s face went pale when he heard Guann Qingping’s offer. A moment later, a bitter smile formed on his lips. ’In Taiyi Pavilion’s eyes, I’m probably just a tool to be used and discarded.’

All eyes turned to Wen Qingye, waiting to see what he would choose.

"Hahahaha!" Wen Qingye threw his head back and laughed. "Elder Guann, stop beating around the bush. Why has Taiyi Pavilion suddenly appeared here today? State your true purpose. If you’re just going to waste my time with this nonsense, then I’m afraid I don’t have time to entertain you."

Without opening his eyes, Guann Qingping said slowly, "You can wipe out the Heaven-Burying Sect, and then we can talk. How about that?"

Wen Qingye pointed to Tian Youwei, who was still locked in combat with Yue Mingzhu. "And what if I want to destroy the Royal Family of the Dayan Dynasty?"

"Then destroy them," Guann Qingping replied coolly.

Tian Youwei, who was in the middle of a fierce battle nearby, shuddered upon hearing Guann Qingping’s words. He quickly broke away from Yue Mingzhu and looked over, his face turning grim.

Wen Qingye smiled. "My cultivation is too low. I’ll have to ask Elder Guann to do it for me. How about that?"

At Wen Qingye’s words, Guann Qingping’s expression soured, and he fell silent.

"Wen Qingye, you really don’t know what’s good for you. Do you realize you’re throwing away a magnificent future?" Yanm Yihai scoffed. ’This is the first time I’ve ever seen Guann Qingping say so much to anyone, and this kid actually refused him. How naive.’

Wen Qingye gave his sword a flourish and smiled faintly. "Oh? What a shame."